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Friday 14 September 2018

BUCUTI & TARA BEACH RESORT NAMED
CARIBBEAN’S FIRST CERTIFIED CarbonNeutral RESORT

the first-ever individual to Declared the first Carbon-
Bucuti is committed to fol- receive Leader in Sustain- Neutral hotel in the Carib-
lowing The CarbonNeu- ability Gold Adrian Award bean in August 2018 and
tral Protocol, the leading from the Hospitality Sales the No. 1 Hotel for Romance
framework for achieving & Marketing Association in the Caribbean for 2018
carbon neutrality world- International and Nation- by guest-driven TripAdvisor,
wide. Through the carbon al Geographic Traveler, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
neutrality certification pro- an honor previously only is Aruba’s premier adults-
cess, it worked with SCS awarded to organizations. only boutique resort. Led
Global Services (formerly He is often called upon for by celebrated hotelier and
Scientific Certifications public speaking engage- environmentalist, Ewald
Systems) to verify the emis- ments and expert insight Biemans, named by Carib-
sions of resort operations about sustainability. bean Journal as the 2017
and Natural Capital Part- Caribbean Hotelier of the
ners, carbon offset experts Why invest to be Carbon- Year, the resort is nestled on
in the delivery of solutions Neutral? the powdery white sands
for positive impact on car- Earth’s temperatures con- of Eagle Beach, home to
EAGLE BEACH, Aruba – leave no footprint, but do bon, renewable energy, tinue to soar, and sea protected sea turtles and
Proving actions speak leave with a memorable, biodiversity and water. levels are rising threaten- named one of the “Dream
louder than words, Aruba’s guiltfree vacation. Bucuti & ing coastal communities Beaches of the World.”
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Tara’s mission is to achieve The Caribbean’s Eco-pio- worldwide such as sea- Bucuti offers 104 well-ap-
just became the very first lasting results for both its neer level Aruba. Bucuti & Tara pointed guestrooms, suites
hotel in the Caribbean to guests and conservation. Ewald Biemans, owner and recognizes that human- and penthouses; sunbeds
achieve carbon neutrality. Bucuti & Tara has now prov- CEO of Bucuti & Tara and driven climate change is a and shade for every guest;
To be certified as Carbon- en that carbon neutrality passionate environmen- global issue that every per- fresh water infinity pool;
Neutral®, recognized as a and a memorable vaca- talist, has steadfastly wo- son, business and organiza- spa; WiFi; and complimen-
critical element in the re- tion are mutually inclusive. ven sustainable practices tion, has a responsibility to tary iPad with Skype for use
sort’s comprehensive sus- throughout the resort’s change. “Our guests have during stay. Award-winning
tainability program, the The Path to CarbonNeutral policies and culture since chosen Aruba for our nat- healthy dining is enjoyed at
CarbonNeutral® certifica- Over the years, the resort’s opening in 1987. Recog- urally beautiful beaches, oceanfront Elements, Tara
tion follows the Carbon- Green Team, with full own- nized as the Caribbean’s stunning turquoise waters Lounge and private beach
Neutral Protocol and was er support and substantial most eco-certified resort, and the happy, healthy is- dining. Reserved exclusively
officially made on August investment, accomplished Bucuti & Tara was the first land community. We must for guests and their friends,
28, 2018. extensive emission re- ISO 14001 certified hotel in protect and preserve our the open-air SandBar on
ductions within its opera- the Americas, the first in the environment on a mean- the beach offers top-shelf
What does it mean to be tion. Through its extensive Caribbean to achieve LEED ingful level to deliver this cocktails and live music
CarbonNeutral? CarbonNeutral initiatives, Silver certification and has experience in the future,” daily. The resort is TAG Ap-
CarbonNeutral is a global Bucuti & Tara reduced its been named the World’s says Ewald Biemans. “I be- proved as a LGBTQ-friendly
standard awarded to busi- carbon emissions to the Most Sustainable Hotel/Re- lieve the hard work, passion hotel. Bucuti, a worldwide
nesses that have reduced maximum possible level sort by Green Globe. and dedication of our sus- sustainable tourism leader,
their (CO2) greenhouse gas within the resort. The small tainability team to achieve holds eco-certifications of
emissions, which trap heat remaining gap is offset with Biemans himself has re- carbon neutrality will inspire LEED Silver, Green Globe
in the atmosphere, to net carbon credits through its ceived multiple awards as others to consider similar Platinum, ISO 14001 and
zero. “Bucuti & Tara Beach local Vader Piet wind farm. a green leader including action.” Travelife Gold and was
Resort has set the bench- Initiatives span the simple being the Caribbean Jour- named the World’s Most
mark high with its sustain- to the complex with every nal’s Green Hotelier of the About Bucuti & Tara Beach Sustainable Hotel/Resort in
ability program and we’re resort service being scruti- Year and last year he was Resort 2016 by Green Globe. q
delighted that CarbonNeu- nized and improved upon.
tral certification has been Gifting every guest with a
added to its achievements, reusable water canteen
demonstrating the commit- has resulted in keeping
ment to net zero emissions 290,000 single-use plastic
that leading businesses water bottles annually from
throughout the world are landing in Aruba’s landfill.
achieving,” said Saskia Offering healthier portions
Feast, VP Western Region, provided guests with more
Natural Capital Partners. sensible – and desirable
- serving sizes, with a by-
What does being Carbon- product of reducing food
Neutral mean for Bucuti’s waste by 30%. The resort
guests? installed the island’s larg-
Providing a net zero car- est solar panel system - the
bon emissions experience maximum the government
means Bucuti‘s guests would allow.